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Professional Learning Opportunities 

ISTA is proud to partner with: 

Illinois State Board of Education

Regional Office of Education #47

Lee - Ogle - Whiteside 

National Science Teaching Association

to offer several virtual professional learning opportunites at NO COST to Illinois educators.

Illinois State Board of Education

See their website for Science Standards, Resources, and Professional Development opportunities!


March Professional Development Opportunities




NO COST learning opportunities in combination with ISBE and ROE 47! Click on the images for more information and registration.


NSTA’s upcoming web seminars offer practical insights, fresh ideas, and timely support for science educators. From classroom strategies to curriculum guidance, there’s something for everyone. Explore what’s coming up and register to save your spot!

Lab Safety Considerations for Pre-Service and In-service Secondary Science/STEM Teachers |March 9 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM ET

Unlocking the Moon with Artemis| March 19 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

Enhancing Instruction with the NSTA Sensemaking Tool | March 3, 10, 17, and 24th | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET 

NO COST learning opportunities in combination with ISBE! Click on the image for more information and registration.




April Professional Development Opportunities


NSTA’s upcoming web seminars offer practical insights, fresh ideas, and timely support for science educators. From classroom strategies to curriculum guidance, there’s something for everyone. Explore what’s coming up and register to save your spot!




May Professional Development Opportunities


NSTA’s upcoming web seminars offer practical insights, fresh ideas, and timely support for science educators. From classroom strategies to curriculum guidance, there’s something for everyone. Explore what’s coming up and register to save your spot!


Future Planning Professional Development Series/Opportunities


Cost: $225

When: June 16th-18th, 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Find more information HERE or contact Steve Gariepy at mammoth@siu.edu

At Glacier's End: A 3-Day Educator's Workshop

At Glacier’s End is an educator workshop introducing Illinois educators to a Natural-Divisions-Education-based framework for setting natural and other sciences and courses of study into a connective framework, based in place. Bridging curriculum, existing available resources, school and public programs, educational sites, and integrated experiential field programs. Including variable combinations of these educational vectors depending on settings and populations.

Join us for a three-day immersive workshop exploring the unique natural divisions of Southern Illinois. Learn hands-on strategies to connect classroom learning with the local landscape and earn Professional Development Credits. Activities include site visits, paddling, hikes, and engaging evening programs.






For additional information and to register, visit: ROE 47 PL Opportunities or https://my.nsta.org/plufree

About us

We are a membership-based organization dedicated to promoting excellence in science teaching and learning throughout Illinois.   As the state chapter of the NSTA, the Illinois Science Teaching Association (ISTA) serves as a local resource for science educators in Illinois.   

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